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Acne treatment in Cheshire
Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.
Your trusted acne experts in Cheshire
is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, managing and improving their and them to in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a with our to find a to your .
Acne treatment before and afters
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, to growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are several types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and control your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see amazing results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also antibiotics or (the combined oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s to remember that the acne experts at sk:n will a personalised course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are suffering with.
This will appear as a large number of and pustules on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is that you seek medical advice. Read more about .
During teenage years, it can often go away on its own. Adult acne is much less likely to clear, but this will always vary person to person and you should always be aware of the risk of scarring. So if you are concerned, always seek medical advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by avoiding acne or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . Food containing zinc, vitamins A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.
Acne may not be preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. can also play a key role in acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and creating new spots.
As the experts in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored skincare plan.
Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments in clinic.
Everyone’s skin is different and will require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
Your simple AM PM routine guide
For oily skin
Ideal for those looking for an to acids and A, or for young skin
Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For pores and skin
For the skincare for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be and permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the of acne . The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne practitioner should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a of melanin in the skin. If the area is red and is still inflamed and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .
Usually, the reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the severity. There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or location of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Contact Centre Hours
Monday – Friday: 9am – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 9am – 7pm
Head Office
sk:n
200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
Registered in Scotland No. SC817369.
Useful Links
Keep in Touch
© 2026 sk:n All Rights Reserved.
Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited is in with company number SC817369. Registered address: 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG. Terms and Conditions can be found at . Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited is acting as a credit broker offering from Omni Capital Retail Finance. Credit is subject to status.
Your will be subject to a credit check using a recognised credit reference agency as part of our assessment . Credit is subject to status and is to UK residents aged 18 years and over. You can find Omni Retail Finance’s Terms and Conditions at .
is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd which is a credit provider/lender. Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV does not receive for introducing customers to Omni Capital Retail Finance. Omni Retail Ltd finance are subject to individual status, and terms and conditions apply. Omni Capital Retail Ltd is in England and Wales with company number . Registered address: 10 Street, London, EC4A 1BD. and regulated by the Financial Authority, Firm Reference Number: .
The UK’s skin clinic/
we are now closed
Acne treatment in Cheshire
Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.
Your trusted acne experts in Cheshire
is one of the most widespread and chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, managing and improving their and them to in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – whether you will be treated by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a with our to find a to your .
Acne treatment before and afters
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair and sebaceous (oil) gland. These oil glands release sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the surface of your skin. If the sebaceous gland oil or there is excess of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, pores, to growth and acne . Poor hygiene actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and exfoliating weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are several types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The can present themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, nodules and cysts.
Puberty and hormonal changes are the most common factors. Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the skincare you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to hormones – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian (PCOS).
There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and control your symptoms as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some who see amazing results in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to recommend the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also antibiotics or (the combined oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s to remember that the acne experts at sk:n will a personalised course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are suffering with.
This will appear as a large number of and pustules on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is that you seek medical advice. Read more about .
During teenage years, it can often go away on its own. Adult acne is much less likely to clear, but this will always vary person to person and you should always be aware of the risk of scarring. So if you are concerned, always seek medical advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to prevent acne, by avoiding acne or aggravators such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy . Food containing zinc, vitamins A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.
Acne may not be preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your at home, and the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate congestion. can also play a key role in acne, as can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, clogging your pores and creating new spots.
As the experts in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your treatment plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored skincare plan.
Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional treatments in clinic.
Everyone’s skin is different and will require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a like acid or B5, an antioxidant like vitamin C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
Your simple AM PM routine guide
For oily skin
Ideal for those looking for an to acids and A, or for young skin
Brilliant for persistent acne and dehydrated skin
Great for chest and back acne
Ideal for and sensitivity
Great for mature skin
For pores and skin
For the skincare for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be and permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the of acne . The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne practitioner should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a of melanin in the skin. If the area is red and is still inflamed and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne .
Usually, the reddish or brownish acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with that does not always fade, and picking or acne can also increase the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the severity. There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s natural process and encourage cell regeneration and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, on the or location of your scarring can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser resurfacing with an sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
Request a callback
One of our friendly sk:n advisors will call you to book your consultation;
You need Javascript enabled to view this form. Please enable/update Javascript, or get in touch with our friendly team on
See all our clinics in Cheshire
Contact Centre Hours
Monday – Friday: 9am – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 9am – 7pm
Head Office
sk:n
200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
Registered in Scotland No. SC817369.
Useful Links
Keep in Touch
© 2026 sk:n All Rights Reserved.
Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited is in with company number SC817369. Registered address: 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG. Terms and Conditions can be found at . Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV Limited is acting as a credit broker offering from Omni Capital Retail Finance. Credit is subject to status.
Your will be subject to a credit check using a recognised credit reference agency as part of our assessment . Credit is subject to status and is to UK residents aged 18 years and over. You can find Omni Retail Finance’s Terms and Conditions at .
is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd which is a credit provider/lender. Lorena Cosmetics Holdings SPV does not receive for introducing customers to Omni Capital Retail Finance. Omni Retail Ltd finance are subject to individual status, and terms and conditions apply. Omni Capital Retail Ltd is in England and Wales with company number . Registered address: 10 Street, London, EC4A 1BD. and regulated by the Financial Authority, Firm Reference Number: .